What are the schools like in Mansfield, IL?

Mansfield is served primarily by Blue Ridge CUSD 18. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mansfield?

The median household income in Mansfield, IL is $76,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Mansfield, IL?

Mansfield has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

Mansfield, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mansfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Mansfield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mansfield is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $129,700 and the median rent is $1,050 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mansfield, IL?

Crime rate data for Mansfield is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mansfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mansfield is a small town of 910 in Illinois, with a median household income of $76,875 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Mansfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mansfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mansfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.8

Mansfield's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mansfield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mansfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$129,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,050	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Mansfield is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mansfield is served primarily by Blue Ridge CUSD 18. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mansfield, IL	National Avg
School District	Blue Ridge CUSD 18	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mansfield sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mansfield, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Mansfield, IL	National Avg
Population	910	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mahomet, IL 6 mi Lake of the Woods, IL 7 mi Farmer City, IL 7 mi Seymour, IL 8 mi White Heath, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Mansfield

Mansfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61854

Mansfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Mansfield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mansfield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $129,700 and median rent is $1,050/month.

What is the crime rate in Mansfield, IL?

Crime data for Mansfield is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mansfield?

Public schools in Mansfield are operated by Blue Ridge CUSD 18. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mansfield, IL a good place to live?

Mansfield, IL has a population of 910, a median household income of $76,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mansfield?

Mansfield averages 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mansfield?

Mansfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61854.

What is the population of Mansfield?

The population of Mansfield, Illinois is 910 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mansfield?

Key numbers for living in Mansfield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $129,700, median household income $76,875, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mansfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.